Fantasy NES: Sekai
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kkmo
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Yes, I like that story as well. Sorry about this delay. My Internet has been out for a while now, but today a guy finally came to fix it. 
It feels great having high speed once again.
I still haven't received some orders, so it is kind of hard to post an update at this point.
If I don't get them by tomorrow, then I will post an update anyway.
It feels great having high speed once again.I still haven't received some orders, so it is kind of hard to post an update at this point.
If I don't get them by tomorrow, then I will post an update anyway.
Here's my starting spot marked in Red. I'll take a city state thanks.
Spoiler :
There's no template or anything so I'll make my own with some basic stuff.
Nation Name: Afuria
Race makup: Human Majority (Roughly 96%), Elven Minority (Roughly 2%), Dwarven Minority (Roughly 1%), 1% mix of other races.
Spending: 600 Points
100 Points to create 50 Infantry.
120 Points to create 40 Archers.
140 Points to create 20 Cavalry.
40 Points to create 4 Siege Weapons.
200 Points to go towards researching Transportation.
Nation Background: The Afurian people have recently banded together to defend themselves from outside threats. In recent times they have prospered which has attracted the migration of small amounts of Elves from the South Eastern Forests and Dwarves from the Northern forges. The Dwarven and Elven populations constantly get into disputes between each other due to their historical differences this has led to the Human population treating them as outcasts.
The Afurian's have fought battles with the Undead and Orcish Hordes recently however these were relatively minor. Tensions have risen in recent years as the Undead and Orcs continue to encroach closer to the Afurian City State threatening their existance.
Who will the Afurian's turn to for assistance when it is needed? The Dwarves? The Elves? Niether of them seem to want to work with each other. Perhaps the Half-Elves are willing to fight the forces of chaos and restore order to this world?
Sorry I'm not going to be able to get any orders in for 2 days or so. Use my spending from above.
Regarding the undead threat assemble a band to move out to counter this threat. If possible these forces will link up with any other forces(Elven, Dwarven etc) moving to counter this threat since Afuria's band will be fairly small. Roughly half of Afuria's total army will be sent for this.
If we are successful in this our forces will not continue to push against the undead but will instead withdraw back to Afuria. If our attack fails any survivors will fall back to Afuria and the rest of our army will assemble a defence if possible.
Other than that I don't think there was much else that was needed. Next time I will make sure I get proper orders in.
Edit: My bonus is also +1 attack to Knights
Fuschia
A Little Odd
I'll do my best to get orders in tomorrow morning, although I am not sure how much time I will have. If I don't get them in, I apologize and I'll make sure to do so for the next update.
Orders sent.
Hey bestshot, could you give a little description of your characters so I can write a story?
I'm thinking of starting your adventure like this: King Thorgrimm III Goldshield has grown tired of the 'wild, adventurous' ways of Grothmag and Norgoth, and sent them off on a 'quest', to explore all of Sekai for Dorovel. However, they aren't really expected to do this (unless you really want to), they can do whatever they want. The King's really just finding a convenient way to get you two 'out of his beard'.
OOC: Feel free to come back to Dorovel at any time, however. We can work our stories against each other.
In case you want to write a story first, Thorgrimm is average in height and build, with red-tinged blond hair which is beginning to flake to grey. His beard is long and straight, he has not opted for the ornamentation which many dwarves tend to. His eyes are piercing grey, he wears a simple iron crown. In terms of personality, he is superficially gruff and impatient, but good-hearted and generous (for a dwarf) underneath.
Hey bestshot, could you give a little description of your characters so I can write a story?
I'm thinking of starting your adventure like this: King Thorgrimm III Goldshield has grown tired of the 'wild, adventurous' ways of Grothmag and Norgoth, and sent them off on a 'quest', to explore all of Sekai for Dorovel. However, they aren't really expected to do this (unless you really want to), they can do whatever they want. The King's really just finding a convenient way to get you two 'out of his beard'.
OOC: Feel free to come back to Dorovel at any time, however. We can work our stories against each other.
In case you want to write a story first, Thorgrimm is average in height and build, with red-tinged blond hair which is beginning to flake to grey. His beard is long and straight, he has not opted for the ornamentation which many dwarves tend to. His eyes are piercing grey, he wears a simple iron crown. In terms of personality, he is superficially gruff and impatient, but good-hearted and generous (for a dwarf) underneath.
Angst
Rambling and inconsistent
I did send orders the time you asked, although I'm unsure whether you asked a second time or not.
kkmo
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Ok I've received most people's orders. Still a few missing, so it is still kind of difficult to do a comprehensive update, but I think I'll give it a shot anyway. I know I have some material to drive the story through, and enough orders and such, but right now its more a matter of including all the players that have not sent in orders (so everyone has something to do). It is also a matter of time, I am finding it harder than I thought to write a comprehensive update for everyone so I am thinking that once I post the update, you guys have to drive the story yourselves a bit. Phew, sorry its taking so long.
so I am thinking that once I post the update, you guys have to drive the story yourselves a bit. Phew, sorry its taking so long.
Ninja Dude
Sorry, I wasn't listening...
Ok I've received most people's orders. Still a few missing, so it is still kind of difficult to do a comprehensive update, but I think I'll give it a shot anyway. I know I have some material to drive the story through, and enough orders and such, but right now its more a matter of including all the players that have not sent in orders (so everyone has something to do). It is also a matter of time, I am finding it harder than I thought to write a comprehensive update for everyone
For people who didn't send in orders, just make up some random rebelion or dragon they need to destroy. That should keep people involved.
das
Regeneration In Process
Ok I've received most people's orders. Still a few missing, so it is still kind of difficult to do a comprehensive update, but I think I'll give it a shot anyway. I know I have some material to drive the story through, and enough orders and such, but right now its more a matter of including all the players that have not sent in orders (so everyone has something to do). It is also a matter of time, I am finding it harder than I thought to write a comprehensive update for everyone
a) Well, it's just the start; things are sure to pick up later on.
b) I basically agree with that ninja dude about what ought to be done with regards to those who haven't sent orders. It seems reasonable to assume that their respective rulers were careless and possibly not entirely sober, and so have been caught off guard by some unexpected developments. Happens all the time.
c) Driving the story is what we're here for, isn't it?
d) I assumed that we weren't supposed to reply to that chapter post of yours until the first in-game turn. If I was mistaken, then go for the defensive option; begin to make some basic defensive preparations and maybe some scouting. That said, I suspect that the undead won't reach us all that fast.
Atop his throne, King Thorgrimm III Goldshield sat in intense concentration.
“Milord, you must come to a decision!” shouted an aid, clearly making to much of a big deal out of the situation. The king ignored him, but sat, continuing to think to himself in the large, dark hall.
“Sir, if I may give an idea. Just kill them. Make a display, the others would be glad to see it, too.”
King Goldshield shook his head and looked at the second aid angrily. “Kill them just because they have a bit of a wild side? Are you crazy?”
“Well, sir, we need to make an example out of it.”
“An example of what? Conform or die? We aren’t Orcs here, we don’t kill just because someone has a different idea. Bah, get out of my sight, you sicken me.” he said, waving the stout, bald, red bearded Dwarf away. He understood where he was coming from, but he couldn’t let impatience get the better of him.
“Look, milord, I agree with you, we shouldn’t kill them. But we need to decide on something, those two need to be straightened out.” a third advisor said.
They were talking, of course, about the two Dwarfs, Grothmag Silverhelm, and Norgath Ironbow. The two were officers in the Dorovel militia. They had always been good soldiers, but they also had a bit of a wild streak in them. It was obvious they didn’t like being cooped up in the underground halls and caverns of Dorovel all their life. In the past, their antics had been a slight irritant, but lately, they had been getting worse.
In the past, it used to just be getting drunk and getting into bar fights. That wasn’t anything wrong for a Dwarf, though they may have partaken in that particular “sport” a bit more then most of their brethren, it didn’t bother very many people. Some thought officers shouldn’t act that way, but King Goldshield knew it was just their way of letting off steam. Besides, they mostly just fought each other.
But now their frustration with living underground all the time had finally reached its limit. For a few months, rumors spread of the two sneaking off out of the caves. Most Dwarves never left the safety of the halls of their home city, especially by their own choosing. But these two were now doing it at any chance they could get. People were now starting to look at the king for not putting a stop to this. No proper Dwarf should act that way. Dwarves were meant to spend their lives in the halls and mines, working and drinking and keeping to themselves. There was just no place for these two in typical Dwarf society. And now, the king was to blame for not putting a stop to it.
Then, a few weeks ago, the rumors were proven to be true. A small patrol had found the two trying to sneak back into the caves early one morning. They were quickly placed under arrest, and thrown in jail. Now King Goldshield had to do something, and he knew just what it was.
“Gentlemen,” he said, “bring them here. I’ve come to my conclusion.”
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The two dwarves shuffled into the throne room of the king. Flanked on both sides by armed guards, they were chained together by their wrists and feet, making it extremely difficult to move. The guard on each side had to help hold them up as they walked. As soon as they entered the throne room, all four men bowed to their king.
“Grothmag Silvershield, Norgoth Ironbow, you have greatly embarrassed the kingdom of Dorovel. Your actions have put a stain on yourselves, and you reflect back on me. Many of the city want you two beheaded for your actions.” He paused, and the two looked up nervously, fear growing inside of them. “But I find that punishment a bit too harsh.” They sighed with relief, and continued listening. “Others want you to spend the rest of your lives working in the lower mines. You’d never be able to leave the city then, would you?” Fear gripped them again. That would be worse then death. “Ah, but I find that punishment to still be too harsh. So, I have come to a decision.
“I have figured a way to punish you, yet you’ll still be able to serve the city. It has been a long time since a Dwarf has left these halls and traveled the up-world. All of our maps and information regarding the up-world are all outdated. Our enemies could be camping right outside our gates and we wouldn’t know it. So, I have decided, to send the two of you off. You will map what you come across, and deliver reports to me every couple of months. It is important we don’t have to survive off second hand information from the Humans and other traders that come in. We need to know what’s going on out there for ourselves. Can I trust you two to do this? Of course, you will receive funding for the efforts, gear, food, mead. What say you?”
The two men beamed at their king. This was exactly what they had hoped for.
“O my king! We accept! For the glory of Dorovel, we accept!” They dropped to their knees, they were so surprised by this fortunate turn of events.
“Good. I trust you wont screw up?” They nodded. “Alright then. Report to the armory, get your gear, then go get any food and supplies you need from the stores. Once you’re ready, the guards will let you leave. That is all. You are dismissed.”
And with that, the two men and guards quickly left the room.
“Milord, you must come to a decision!” shouted an aid, clearly making to much of a big deal out of the situation. The king ignored him, but sat, continuing to think to himself in the large, dark hall.
“Sir, if I may give an idea. Just kill them. Make a display, the others would be glad to see it, too.”
King Goldshield shook his head and looked at the second aid angrily. “Kill them just because they have a bit of a wild side? Are you crazy?”
“Well, sir, we need to make an example out of it.”
“An example of what? Conform or die? We aren’t Orcs here, we don’t kill just because someone has a different idea. Bah, get out of my sight, you sicken me.” he said, waving the stout, bald, red bearded Dwarf away. He understood where he was coming from, but he couldn’t let impatience get the better of him.
“Look, milord, I agree with you, we shouldn’t kill them. But we need to decide on something, those two need to be straightened out.” a third advisor said.
They were talking, of course, about the two Dwarfs, Grothmag Silverhelm, and Norgath Ironbow. The two were officers in the Dorovel militia. They had always been good soldiers, but they also had a bit of a wild streak in them. It was obvious they didn’t like being cooped up in the underground halls and caverns of Dorovel all their life. In the past, their antics had been a slight irritant, but lately, they had been getting worse.
In the past, it used to just be getting drunk and getting into bar fights. That wasn’t anything wrong for a Dwarf, though they may have partaken in that particular “sport” a bit more then most of their brethren, it didn’t bother very many people. Some thought officers shouldn’t act that way, but King Goldshield knew it was just their way of letting off steam. Besides, they mostly just fought each other.
But now their frustration with living underground all the time had finally reached its limit. For a few months, rumors spread of the two sneaking off out of the caves. Most Dwarves never left the safety of the halls of their home city, especially by their own choosing. But these two were now doing it at any chance they could get. People were now starting to look at the king for not putting a stop to this. No proper Dwarf should act that way. Dwarves were meant to spend their lives in the halls and mines, working and drinking and keeping to themselves. There was just no place for these two in typical Dwarf society. And now, the king was to blame for not putting a stop to it.
Then, a few weeks ago, the rumors were proven to be true. A small patrol had found the two trying to sneak back into the caves early one morning. They were quickly placed under arrest, and thrown in jail. Now King Goldshield had to do something, and he knew just what it was.
“Gentlemen,” he said, “bring them here. I’ve come to my conclusion.”
--------------------
The two dwarves shuffled into the throne room of the king. Flanked on both sides by armed guards, they were chained together by their wrists and feet, making it extremely difficult to move. The guard on each side had to help hold them up as they walked. As soon as they entered the throne room, all four men bowed to their king.
“Grothmag Silvershield, Norgoth Ironbow, you have greatly embarrassed the kingdom of Dorovel. Your actions have put a stain on yourselves, and you reflect back on me. Many of the city want you two beheaded for your actions.” He paused, and the two looked up nervously, fear growing inside of them. “But I find that punishment a bit too harsh.” They sighed with relief, and continued listening. “Others want you to spend the rest of your lives working in the lower mines. You’d never be able to leave the city then, would you?” Fear gripped them again. That would be worse then death. “Ah, but I find that punishment to still be too harsh. So, I have come to a decision.
“I have figured a way to punish you, yet you’ll still be able to serve the city. It has been a long time since a Dwarf has left these halls and traveled the up-world. All of our maps and information regarding the up-world are all outdated. Our enemies could be camping right outside our gates and we wouldn’t know it. So, I have decided, to send the two of you off. You will map what you come across, and deliver reports to me every couple of months. It is important we don’t have to survive off second hand information from the Humans and other traders that come in. We need to know what’s going on out there for ourselves. Can I trust you two to do this? Of course, you will receive funding for the efforts, gear, food, mead. What say you?”
The two men beamed at their king. This was exactly what they had hoped for.
“O my king! We accept! For the glory of Dorovel, we accept!” They dropped to their knees, they were so surprised by this fortunate turn of events.
“Good. I trust you wont screw up?” They nodded. “Alright then. Report to the armory, get your gear, then go get any food and supplies you need from the stores. Once you’re ready, the guards will let you leave. That is all. You are dismissed.”
And with that, the two men and guards quickly left the room.
Terrance888
Discord Reigns
If you guys go to Du Farthen az Kurlan, they will definally be surprised: the last time before the seige Farthen Dur was occupied by a confederation of Orcs and Humans. About 6 hours into their seige the dwarfs staged a successful upraising. By the time the Great Seige of Dorovel ended another 20 or so tribes of orcs, goblins and humans tried to invade.
I bet they definally thought Du farthen az Kurlan, home-mountain of dwarves, has fallen then.
But all dwarves are resiliant. While the valley dwarves escaped into carvens, the walls of Farthern Dur the mountain let the scouts have a week's warning, like your peak, and they can provide better and better defenses.
So, are you gona check if I'm still there? 4 months around the goblins, 3 months through them.
(I think you might eventually got there just to contemplate about it. or maybe not...)
I bet they definally thought Du farthen az Kurlan, home-mountain of dwarves, has fallen then.
But all dwarves are resiliant. While the valley dwarves escaped into carvens, the walls of Farthern Dur the mountain let the scouts have a week's warning, like your peak, and they can provide better and better defenses.
So, are you gona check if I'm still there? 4 months around the goblins, 3 months through them.
(I think you might eventually got there just to contemplate about it. or maybe not...)
Don't worry Charles, as of now, since Grothmag and Norgoth really have no idea what is beyond the gates of Dorovel, they're just gonna randomly explore until they pick up on a trail or "quest" that they feel like following. I'm sure they'll run across Du Farthen az Kurlan soon enough
(If that was me you were talking to.)
(If that was me you were talking to.)
mythmonster2
BEC NOIR! RUN!
Hey, if I can still join, may I join as a human warrior in Justo's city-state, provided that's all right with him?
Lemme see if I got this right...
Name: Selot (He does not use a last name)
* Attack: 5
* Defense: 1
* Movement: 1
* Hit Points: 3
Backstory: Selot was an Afurian. His father was an Afurian, his mother and Afurian, all members of his family and Afurian. He was always skilled with the double-handed sword. With his stronger-than-average strength, he could shatter shields with his sword, crush armor. In spite of this, he only fights with wooden weapons, for play sparring with his little brothers, of which he had 3. He did have an actual metal sword, but he did not use it often. Now reaching the age of 21, he has decided to leave his family and live on his own, an adventurer.
Lemme see if I got this right...
Name: Selot (He does not use a last name)
* Attack: 5
* Defense: 1
* Movement: 1
* Hit Points: 3
Backstory: Selot was an Afurian. His father was an Afurian, his mother and Afurian, all members of his family and Afurian. He was always skilled with the double-handed sword. With his stronger-than-average strength, he could shatter shields with his sword, crush armor. In spite of this, he only fights with wooden weapons, for play sparring with his little brothers, of which he had 3. He did have an actual metal sword, but he did not use it often. Now reaching the age of 21, he has decided to leave his family and live on his own, an adventurer.
flyingchicken
Deity
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Let me ask again: Why aren't there any necrotic (formerly negative energy in my vocabulary) damaging spells? Blasting mortals' physical forms with the primordial elements is fun and all, but nothing beats the visceral feeling of hitting and damaging the soul and life itself.
kkmo
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Its honestly rather difficult. For the orders I do have, little information is provided so I keep having to go through these 10 pages to find out people's starting economy and stats for their characters. I would prefer it if all of your information could be included in the orders. By all of the information, I mean everything - your character names, stats, what they are researching specifically, what class they are, your economy, etc. Otherwise, this is hellishly difficult and makes posting an update a nuisance more than fun.
I guess maybe a better way to do this is the honor system, where you guys can post your own weekly updates each Sunday, with your purchases and stuff, without me having to write them for everyone. I would look them over, of course. That might be better, if you guys want to go ahead and wait until the new thread and rules are up, then you can post your purchases.
So I will get that up tomorrow or on Sunday, and when I do, you can post 3 turns worth of purchases (preliminary, 1st turn, 2nd turn is on Sunday), keeping in mind your 5% growth rate which is the standard for what you re-invest, unless you have built special structures (which you tell us about).
That way, this will work better, because you guys won't PM me all that stuff, you can just keep up to date on it yourselves, and I will look over it each time and make sure everything is right. Then I can sit back and focus my energy on the story.
I guess maybe a better way to do this is the honor system, where you guys can post your own weekly updates each Sunday, with your purchases and stuff, without me having to write them for everyone. I would look them over, of course. That might be better, if you guys want to go ahead and wait until the new thread and rules are up, then you can post your purchases.
So I will get that up tomorrow or on Sunday, and when I do, you can post 3 turns worth of purchases (preliminary, 1st turn, 2nd turn is on Sunday), keeping in mind your 5% growth rate which is the standard for what you re-invest, unless you have built special structures (which you tell us about).
That way, this will work better, because you guys won't PM me all that stuff, you can just keep up to date on it yourselves, and I will look over it each time and make sure everything is right. Then I can sit back and focus my energy on the story.
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